Boulder, CO Real Estate

An eclectic city with one of the most extensive trail systems in the country, Boulder is surrounded by more than 31,000 acres of recreational open space and nature preserves. The community of over 100,000 residents (including 29,000 students) offers a sophisticated, casual environment where you can enjoy top tier restaurants, music, art, theater and the renowned Pearl Street walking mall. The unique blend of vibrant culture and outdoor fun makes Boulder real estate some of the most highly sought after homes in Colorado.

Since its incorporation in 1871, Boulder has been known for its history of colorful characters, actions, and ideas. Live music is a staple of bustling outdoor areas, as well as in the many concert halls around Boulder. The Boulder International Film Festival and Shootout 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival attract film enthusiasts nationwide and a plethora of museums display art and history exhibits year round. WK Real Estate’s real estate agents can highlight Boulder's many famous landmarks that make us unique.

Boulder is constantly in the news for its intelligence and educational draw with the University of Colorado boasting a Tier 1 research institution and four Nobel laureates; the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s groundbreaking discoveries, and the Colorado Chautauqua and Naropa Institute’s academic organizations. Boulder is home to many major employers such as Google, IBM, and Lockheed Martin, as well as many innovative food and retail companies. It was recently rated the Happiest City in the United States by National Geographic in 2017.

Our well-rounded community offers many events that support our international flavor - the Conference on World Affairs, the Bolder Boulder 10K, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and MahlerFest. Boulder's dedication to environmental awareness also makes us one of the greenest cities in America, and a model city for open space and growth control. Boulder real estate, with significant and consistent value in a unique cultural community, offers a truly distinctive living experience. With such cultural diversity, Boulder real estate has something to offer anyone and everyone.

History

The City of Boulder began as a small mining camp on the banks of what became known as Boulder Creek. The first settlers, a party of prospectors led by Thomas Aikins, reached the mouth of Boulder Canyon in the fall of 1858. They called their campsite "Red Rocks" because of the red sandstone cliffs. Friendly contact was made with Chief Niwot and the Arapahoe tribe. The Cheyennes were also indigenous to the area, while other tribes such as the Utes, Kiowas, Comanches and Sioux were occasional visitors.

In January 1859, gold was discovered in the area west of the present Gold Hill community and approximately 12 miles northwest of Boulder. This stimulated the Boulder City Town Company, which was organized in 1859 by the company's first president, A.A. Brookfield, and 60 partners. In 1867, the city of Boulder was assigned as the county seat and Boulder was named after the many unwieldy rocks the original residents had to clear from the land before they could begin construction on their homes.

As a result of a brief Native American uprising and the decline of the nearby gold mining, the new community sustained several difficult years. However, Boulder was revitalized with the prospects of a new railroad and a university, and the town was incorporated under the Territorial Government. Both the Colorado Central Railroad and the Denver-Boulder Valley Railroad reached the city no more than two years later. It was clear early on that Boulder would hold a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship as the founding fathers began a tree-planting program and the mountains and plains provided outdoor enthusiasts with a venerable playground of opportunities.